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6 November 2026 Visby (Gotland), Sweden

Strengthening security and resilience in the Baltic Sea region. A Polish-Swedish perspective

On 6 November 2026, an expert seminar dedicated to security in the Baltic Sea region, Polish-Swedish defence cooperation and strengthening civil resilience will take place in Visby, Gotland. The event will be attended by Dr Grzegorz Gil, Director of the Institute of Central Europe, while one of the discussion panels will be moderated by Dr Damian Szacawa, Head of the Security and...

State resilience in wartime. IEŚ Director discusses Ukraine’s experience

On 29 October 2026, Dr Grzegorz Gil, Director of the Institute of Central Europe, participated in a debate entitled “Resilience in wartime. What can Europe learn from Ukraine?”, organised by Łukasiewicz – ITECH Institute of Innovation and Technology. The discussion focused on ways to strengthen state resilience in the face of the threat of war, the role of civil society,...

Opening of the Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in Rzeszów attended by an IEŚ expert

On 28 October 2026, Associate Professor Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, Head of the Social Resilience Team at the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ), attended the opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Lithuania in Rzeszów. The event was attended by the Lithuanian Ambassador to Poland, Valdemaras Sarapinas, and the Honorary Consul of Lithuania in the...

IEŚ experts at the College of Eastern Europe conference

From 26 to 28 October, representatives of the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) participated in events organised by the College of Eastern Europe in Wrocław and Wojnowice. The discussions focused on Polish eastern policy, European security, the role of NATO and the Visegrad Group, and the consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine, among other topics. On 26 October, Dr...

Building resilient schools – safety and adaptability in times of crisis

How can schools become more resilient and keep students, teachers and staff safe in the face of today’s challenges, including armed conflict? These questions were addressed at the conference “Crisis Management, Safety and Resilience in Schools”, held on 28 October at Juliusz Słowacki Primary School No. 3 in Lublin. Participants included Grzegorz Gil, PhD, Director of the...

Andrzej Szabaciuk discusses the plight of civilians in Ukraine on Polish Radio 24

Andrzej Szabaciuk, PhD, an expert at the Institute of Central Europe, appeared on Polish Radio 24 to discuss the situation facing civilians in Ukrainian towns and cities near the front line, including Oleshky. He explained that many of those who remain in areas under threat are elderly, in poor health or living in poverty, and cannot afford to evacuate or rent accommodation in...

Agata Domachowska on elections and the political crisis in Serbia

Agata Domachowska, PhD, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, shared her analysis of the political situation in Serbia and the challenges facing President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling party with Polish media. In an article published by XYZ.pl, entitled “The end of the Vučić era? Serbia on the brink of a political crisis”, she explores the potential consequences...

Central Europe after 2022 – Towards a New Model of Security and Energy Resilience

On 23 October 2026, the Institute of Central Europe hosted a closed expert seminar entitled “Central Europe after 2022: Towards a New Model of Security and Energy Resilience.” The meeting focused on the energy challenges facing Central Europe since 2022, as well as Poland’s role in strengthening energy security across the region. Two Expert Panels The seminar programme...